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- Page 1 User’s Manual...
- Page 2 Copyright © iStorage, Inc 2010. All rights reserved. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners. Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
- Getting Started Before you begin Connecting the iStorage diskGenie Connecting the iStorage diskGenie with USB Y-Cable How do I use the iStorage diskGenie the first time? What if I forget the User Password? Using the iStorage diskGenie Entering the Standby Mode... -
Page 4: About The Istorage Diskgenie Secure Drive
For the Mac OS please refer to the directions on the reverse to reformat your drive to a compatible format. To access the iStorage DiskGenie plug your drive into a powered USB port, enter the default PIN number of 123456 and press The indicator light will change from RED to GREEN indicating the drive is unlocked and can be accessed. -
Page 5: Istorage Diskgenie Button Panel
Return to the previous step when you knowingly entered a wrong password • Exit the Admin Mode button can be used to access the iStorage diskGenie and it can also be used as an OK acknowledgement in the following operations: • Entering a password •... -
Page 6: Istorage Diskgenie - Getting Started
The iStorage diskGenie is designed for portable use without an AC power adapter and in most cases will be able to power on a single USB port. In the event that the iStorage diskGenie is unable to power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y-cable. -
Page 7: Connecting The Istorage Diskgenie With Usb Y-Cable
If the indicator light does not power on a single USB connection, use the included USB Y-cable. Attach the iStorage diskGenie’s integrated USB cable to the female connector of the USB Y-cable. Connect the two male USB connectors to two available USB ports on your computer. -
Page 8: Using The Istorage Diskgenie
Mode, and User Mode Entering the Standby Mode The Standby Mode is the default working mode of the iStorage diskGenie and is the gateway to other working modes. To enter the Standby Mode, attach the iStorage diskGenie to your computer. The drive automatically goes into Standby Mode and the indicator light turns red. -
Page 9: Entering The Admin Mode
Entering the Admin Mode Note: The iStorage diskGenie cannot be recognized by the operating system in the Admin Mode. To enter the Admin Mode, do the following: Attach the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. The iStorage diskGenie goes into the Standby Mode, and the indicator light turns red. -
Page 10: Password Management
• You waited longer than 10 seconds before entering a password. • The new password was entered incorrectly. If no activity is detected within two minutes in the Admin Mode, the iStorage diskGenie will return to the Standby Mode. www.istorage-uk.com... -
Page 11: Adding A New User Password
6 digits and a maximum of 16 digits). The indicator light will flash green three times. Re-enter the new User Password and press . The indicator light stays solid green indicating that the User Password has been changed successfully. www.istorage-uk.com... -
Page 12: Istorage Diskgenie Brute Force Protection
Accordingly, one definition of “breaking” a cryptographic scheme is to find a method faster than a brute force attack. How does the iStorage diskGenie protect against brute force attack? With the drive locked and in the standby state the LED is red solid After six tries to enter the correct user or admin password the keypad will not respond and LED will turn off. -
Page 13: Completely Resetting The Istorage Diskgenie
123456. Attention: Completely resetting the iStorage diskGenie will erase all the data on the drive. You will need to partition and format the iStorage diskGenie with disk management applications. To perform a complete reset of the drive, do the following: “Cancel”... - Page 14 If you need only one partition, accept the default partition size and click Next. Click Next. Create a volume label, select Perform a quick format, and then click Finish. Click Wait until the format process is complete. The iStorage diskGenie will be recognized and it is available for use. www.istorage-uk.com...
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Page 15: Hibernating, Suspending, Or Logging Off From The Operating System
Hibernating, Suspending, or Logging off from the Operating System Be sure to save and close all the files on your iStorage diskGenie before hibernating, suspending, or logging off from the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you log off the iStorage diskGenie manually before hibernating, suspending, or logging off from your system. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
A: There is no other way to retrieve the Admin Password except a complete reset of the iStorage diskGenie. After a complete reset, all data will be lost and you will need to initialize, allocate and format the iStorage diskGenie manually. Then you will be able to use the default Admin Password 123456. - Page 17 Q: How do I use the iStorage diskGenie without a password? A: As a full disk encryption product, the iStorage diskGenie can never be used without a password. Q: What encryption algorithm is used in this product? A: The iStorage diskGenie uses AES 256-bit algorithm.
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Page 18: Technical Support
NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF ISTORAGE OR BY OPERATION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS INSTALLATION, USE, OPERATION, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. - Page 19 © iStorage, 2010. All rights reserved. iStorage Limited, Research House, Fraser Road Greenford, Middx. UB6 7AQ England www.istorage-uk.com...